17 Heartwarming Photos Of Soldiers In Afghanistan Celebrating Christmas

A Christmas away from home for those fighting in America's longest war.

1. Ghazni Province, Afghanistan

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3. Logar Province, Eastern Afghanistan

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4. Khost Province, Eastern Afghanistan

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7. Kabul, Afghanistan

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8. Joint Special Operations Task Force delivering care packages, Christmas stockings, and mail to soldiers stationed at a remote base in eastern Afghanistan.

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